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VO05 HMC

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,851 mi
Last recorded101,851 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 HMC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 101,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 101,850 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,348 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,291 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn

Fail 7 May 2014 71,288 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2013 59,457 miles

Airbag warning lamp was on initially but went out and stayed out for remainder of test but may need investigating

Auxillary belts splitting

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre has slight castleation on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2013 59,457 miles

Airbag warning lamp was on initially but went out and stayed out for remainder of test but may need investigating

Auxillary belts splitting

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre has slight castleation on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 46,086 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 46,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light on

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,389 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,407 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,938 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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VO05 HMC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO05 HMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO05 HMC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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